CHANGES TO TEAMS RULES for 2019

It is proposed to relax the Teams Championship rules so that each of the qualifying rounds (in September and October) will be considered as a separate entity, so that any group of 4 players can form a team and go on to play in the final in November if qualifying. They may use one substitute player in the final if necessary. No player who has qualified in a team in September may play in the October round in a team wishing to be considered for the final.

The top two teams from each of the qualifying rounds will play in the November final (judged by matches won or drawn); if the top two teams in October have already qualified or are otherwise ineligible, then the 3rd and 4th teams will be offered a place in the final; failing this then the third team in the September round will qualify.

Teams competitions are played on the First Thursday of the month, and the Third Monday; when there is a clash of dates of the Teams Championships with a County Competition or other significant event, then the club competition will be played on the next available Monday or Thursday.